Qualifications Scotland
Level 2
QN: 603/4822/7
Curriculum Active
Qualifications Scotland Level 2 Award in Maritime Studies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualifications Scotland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 105 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Qualifications Scotland
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
105 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assisting with securing a vessel for passage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain a vessel's weather and watertight integrity.
- Understand the reasons for securing a vessel for passage.
2
Basic navigational watchkeeping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common nautical terms.
- Know how to contribute to the monitoring and control of a safe watch.
- Understand what is involved in steering a vessel.
- Know what bridge equipment is used for lookout and watchkeeping duties.
3
Emergency First Aid in Response to Maritime Accidents or Medical Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types of accidents or medical emergencies that may occur
- Know what to do in case of an accident or medical emergency
- Understand how to apply elementary first aid techniques
- Know how to adjust responses according to circumstances
- Know how to move casualties
4
Maritime Employment, Environmental and Health and Safety Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importanceof personal and employer rightsand responsibilities
- Understand the importanceof protecting the marine environment
- Know health and safetypractices and legislation.
5
Maritime Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principle types of maritime safety and security risks
- Know how to contribute to maintaining safety and security in a maritime environment
- Know what to do in the event of a safety and security risk
- Understand the importance of following organisational safety and security procedures.
6
Survival in the Water During Maritime Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of maritime emergencies
- Know the survival equipment used during maritime emergencies
- Understand the principles of survival during a maritime emergency
- Know how to abandon ship during maritime emergency
- Be able to survive in the water during maritime emergency
- Be able to use a survival craft during a maritime emergency
7
Vessel Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting _STCW_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fire prevention on board ship
- Know how to respond in the event of a fire onboard ship
- Understand the principles of fire and extinguishing fire
- Be able to fight minor fires
- Know the equipment used to fight extensive fires on board ship
- Be able to fight extensive fires on board ship
- Be able to fight fires in enclosed spaces on board ship
- Be able to rescue individuals during fires on board ship
8
Vessel ropework, anchoring and mooring activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of rope
- work on board a vessel.
- Be able to undertake rope
- work on a vessel.
- Know how to safely assist in anchoring operations.
- Know how to safely assist in mooring operations.
- Know how to maintain safe access to vessels.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4822/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Qualifications Scotland
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019